Amazon has added some core database services to its web services. The SimpleDB beta gives you the ability to index and query data with the cloud. The service works closely with Amazon S3 and EC2 offerings.
SimpleDB requires no database schema like traditional relational database management systems. Simply use the available API’s to store you data [...]

There has been a lot of talk and hype about Cloud computing lately. Many organisations that were involved in web based services are rebranding as fast as they can to be included. So with the future focus of cloud computing who can benefit and why?
The two real users are small/medium and enterprise businesses. From these [...]

Amazon has announced yet another Cloud based service called CloudFront. What is it? The new service is designed specifically to allow developers and businesses to distribute content anywhere in the world.
CloudFront integrates with the Amazon S3 service and uses a global network of edge locations to create distribution points. The content is routed to the [...]

IT leaders are concerned about management of Cloud services, citing it as a major reason they haven’t already moved into Cloud Computing. IT Departments are resisting the move into the Cloud because it will mean they lose effective control over the application services.
Similar issues are always experienced with all major shifts in technology and most [...]